Synopsis
Saving, spending, planning you've got money questions and we've got answers. Every week host Alison Southwick and personal finance expert Robert Brokamp challenge the conventional wisdom on life's biggest financial issues to reveal what you really need to know to make smart money moves. Send your questions to answers@fool.com.
Episodes
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Getting Real With Real Estate
02/06/2020 Duration: 37minThe real estate market is bigger than the stock market, yet most people don't invest in it. Fool real estate expert Matt Argersinger of Millionacres.com (a Motley Fool company) joins us to explain how the typical, non-tycoon person can begin to build their property empire... or at least earn attractive returns with tax benefits. Also, Alison discusses the future of where we'll work.
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May [We All Stay Healthy] Mailbag
26/05/2020 Duration: 48minMotley Fool Contributor Dan Caplinger joins us to answer your questions about the backdoor Roth IRA, navigating the new RMD rules, tax gain harvesting and more.
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College After Coronavirus
19/05/2020 Duration: 31minHow has the college experience changed and what could it look like going forward? Bro explains how, for the near term, it will be more solo and less solo cups. However, In the long run, we might see much-needed disruption in higher education (for the better).
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Which Companies Won’t Survive the Pandemic
12/05/2020 Duration: 38minWith the help of Motley Fool Contributor Dan Kline, we’ll talk about which companies are least likely to survive the financial fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsored link: http://www.molekule.com code fool10.
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Moms Deserve a Little Financial Self Care
05/05/2020 Duration: 35minThis week we're joined by Chelsea Brennan, founder of the Smart Money Mamas blog, on how handling your money can be the ultimate form of self care and bro delivers the highlights from the Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.
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April Mailbag: Backdoor Roth, Dividend Aristocrats, and How to Write a Song
28/04/2020 Duration: 55minThis month we’re answering your questions about the wash sale rule, preferred stock, retirement accounts for the self-employed, and more with the help of Motley Fool Contributor Asit Sharma.
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Financial Help: Where to Get It. How to Give it.
21/04/2020 Duration: 31minDann Albright from The Ascent joins us to share the many places you can receive or give financial relief during the coronavirus crisis. Learn more at mot.ly/covidhelp
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5 Common Investor Questions [Mostly] Answered
14/04/2020 Duration: 41minMotley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi joins us to talk about the most common questions he’s hearing from individual investors amidst the financial fallout of COVID-19. Have we hit the bottom of the market? Should I buy airline stocks?... and more.
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Why You Should Care About the CARES Act
07/04/2020 Duration: 33minBro outlines eight provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Recovery, and Economic Security Act that may fortify your finances for the coming year.
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March On Mailbag
31/03/2020 Duration: 51minWe're social distancing but still dispensing answers to your questions about investing and keeping your financial goals on track amidst record volatility.
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Recession. Recession? Recession!
24/03/2020 Duration: 38minWe’re all reeling from the financial fallout of the covid-19 outbreak and facing the likely threat of a recession. Bro explains what that means and offers his best advice on how to get your financial life in order and tap into emergency sources of money.
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How to Embrace the Bear (Market)
17/03/2020 Duration: 44minIt took over 10 years, but we are officially in bear market territory and likely at the start of a very bumpy ride in the stock market. Motley Fool’s Chief Investing Officer, Andy Cross, joins us to share what it was like during the last two bear markets as well as five Foolish rules he learned for coming out on top. Sponsored link: http://www.molekule.com code fool10. Post your job today at Indeed.com/motley and get a free sponsored job upgrade on your first posting
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Is Financial Infidelity Really Worse Than Regular Infidelity?
10/03/2020 Duration: 40minWith the help of HerMoney’s Dayana Yochim, we’re going to talk about financial infidelity: What is it, how to prevent it, and what to do if you or your significant other is guilty of it. Sponsor Link: Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool. Terms and conditions apply.
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Investing in the Time of Coronavirus
03/03/2020 Duration: 28minIt was a stressful week in the world and in the markets as countries work to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Motley Fool analyst Bill Mann joins us to share his insight into the top headlines as well as how he’s managing his money amidst the volatility.
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February Mailbag: IPOs, International Stocks, Market Machinations and More
25/02/2020 Duration: 32minMotley Fool analyst Ron Gross joins us to answer your questions about sky high market valuations, IPO warning signs, starting an investment club and more.
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How to Land a Better Job
18/02/2020 Duration: 37minMembers of The Motley Fool's recruiting team join us with their best advice for how to make your resume and cover letter stand out, nailing a job interview, and how to negotiate a great offer. Also! Help us do a better job by answering our listener survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=8MUQTTzMcYvw&ver=short
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How Does America Compare to the Rest of the World?
11/02/2020 Duration: 27minLast week we looked at how you might compare to the average American. This week we’re looking at how America compares to the rest of the world around issues of debt, college spending, retirement savings, and more. Sponsor link: Get the first $50 off your first job post at LinkedIn.com/fool. Terms and conditions apply.
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How Do You Compare to the Average American?
04/02/2020 Duration: 31minBro will walk us through the heaps of research to see how you compare to the average American in all things financial: debt, savings, income, and more. Also, which way will your credit score when the new FICO scoring system is in place? Probably up because you're smart and listen to this podcast.
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Jeepers! It's the January Mailbag!
28/01/2020 Duration: 43minMotley Fool Wealth Financial Advisor Sean Gates joins us for our first mailbag of 2020. We'll be answering your questions about how much to pay for financial planning advice, asset allocation as retirement approaches, improving your company's 401k options, and more.
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Marie Kondo Your Money
21/01/2020 Duration: 46minIt’s our annual clean-up-your-financial-stuff-and-get-organized episode. This year we have the help of Dayana Yochim from HerMoney with tips and tricks for tidying up your accounts, portfolio, documents, and life in general. Sponsor Links: Thanks to Health IQ. See if you qualify for lower rates! healthiq.com/fool. 20% off a Grammarly premium account at Grammarly.com/fool.